Measures in Budget 2016-2017 for northern Nova Scotia include:
–- a new SchoolsPlus site to bring a range of services together for children and youth including mental health and other health programs, homework support, social work and justice services
–- support funding for groups welcoming refugees
–- funding for community facility projects
-- English as a second language training to newcomers through the Teaching Immigrants English program
–- funding for sport and cultural events
–- continued funding for sustainable transportation
–- repaving 5.3 kilometres of Route 204, 5.8 kilometres of Route 246, and 7 kilometres of Route 348 in 2016-2017
–- repaving Route 337 from the intersection of Route 245 (Malignant Cove) easterly 6 kilometres
–- repaving specified sections of Taylors Road from Highway 104 northerly
–- funding for a new P-12 school in Tatamagouche
–- funding for a new P-4 school in Bible Hill
–- access to the New Building Canada Fund
–- multi-year development of the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax, enhancing care for all Nova Scotians and Atlantic Canadians

March

Congratulations to Steinhart Distillery! We are excited to announce that Steinhart Distillery will be offering a tasting of their products at the Antigonish Liberal Association's hospitality suite at the NS Liberal AGM this Friday evening!

"Government has shown it can protect the province's financial health while making smart, strategic investments to grow Nova Scotia's economy," said Premier McNeil. "Business confidence is up, our population is at an all-time high, and youth unemployment is dropping. We are seeing signs of hope - momentum is building."

CONFIRMED: PM Justin Trudeau will deliver an address to delegates at the Nova Scotia Liberal Association AGM at the Westin in Halifax this weekend. Early registrations ends today, but you can still register late or at the AGM in person:
http://www.liberal.ns.ca/2016-agm/

The Antigonish Chamber of Commerce President's Dinner will be held Wednesday, March 30th at the Keating Millennium Centre, StFX. Reception at 6pm. Dinner at 7pm. Guest speaker: Central Nova's Sean Fraser. Tickets are $75 members, $85 non-members and are available here: http://antigonishchamber.com/

Positive Changes for Managing Your Car Insurance
Government announced today, March 8, changes to auto insurance rules that will help some drivers keep their insurance premiums stable and create consistency in the marketplace.
"Some drivers were not getting an opportunity to control their insurance premiums because of inconsistent interpretation of the province's insurance law," said Finance and Treasury Board Minister Randy Delorey. "The changes clarify options available to drivers to maintain their auto insurance costs."
Nova Scotia is the first province to allow voluntary payments.
When a driver has a minor at-fault accident without resulting injuries, they may be able to reimburse the insurance company for the cost of the resulting damages.
Under the changes, once a voluntary payment is made, the accident is registered as not-at-fault, and doesn't affect the driver's record.
While a common practice for many insurers, some companies felt that Nova Scotia's insurance law didn't allow voluntary payments. This regulation clarifies that drivers can use voluntary payments to control their driving records and insurance ratings due to minor accidents.

September

The campaign is heating up. Our candidate, Randy Delorey, is everywhere, meeting with voters at their door, at community events, he even greets them with a wave and a smile as they come and go from work! Let's keep working hard. Have you put up a lawn sign? Signed up to canvass or wave with Randy? Made a donation to the campaign? Let's support our candidate in his efforts to earn every vote in our beautiful riding!!

Liberal Leader Stephen McNeil is visiting Antigonish tomorrow!! He will be in town from 8:00-9:30 am, stopping at the Tim Horton's on James Street, then touring the Antigonish Arena and the Farmer's Market. Don something red and come on down and join the fun!!

Liberals on Tap -- today at 2 pm at Piper's Pub!
You've already received this by email, but just a reminder to join us today at Piper's Pub between 2-4 for a meet and greet. We are getting together to show support for our candidate and next MLA, Randy Delorey, and the Liberal Team in Antigonish. Bring family and friends, wear something red! Let's win this one for Antigonish!

Note from Randy
It is official - the writ has been dropped and Nova Scotians will head to the polls on October 8th.
It's time for a change. It's time for a Liberal MLA for Antigonish. It's time to put Nova Scotia First. But I cannot do it alone. I am relying on my campaign team, the Antigonish Liberal riding association, and you to make it happen. I am committed to working hard as your MLA to be an advocate for you, your family, and our communities, but I need your support.
Please sign up to join the team: volunteer@delorey4antigonish.ca.
On behalf of the campaign team and the Antigonish Liberal Riding Association, I would like to invite you to a Liberals on Tap event, 2:00-4:00 pm tomorrow, Sunday, at Piper's Pub. Come for a meet and greet, join our team, and let's win one for Antigonish!
See you tomorrow,
Randy Delorey
Liberal Candidate
Riding of Antigonish

August

Due to bad weather, today's Meet and Greet with Justin Trudeau and Randy Delorey has been moved indoors to the Legion on Main Street. We look forward to seeing you there at 3:00. Please help spread the word!